Jai Bhim Comrade, a 198 minute documentary directed by AnandPatwardhan will compete at the 36th Hong Kong International FilmFestival.

Shot over 14 years, this documentary follows the music and thetradition of activism of the Dalits in India. It won a Special Mentionat the Dubai International Film Festival 2011 followed by an award atthe 12th Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short andAnimation films.

Bitter Seeds, a documentary by Micha X. Peled of USA on the plight ofa cotton farmer in India will be screened at the festival. Thedocumentary questions how crops are grown and how they reach theconsumers and the real human cost involved.

Lucky (South Africa) directed by Avie Luthra will also be screened atthe festival.

The 36th Hong Kong International Film Festival will be held from March21-April 5, 2012.